Bartender Charged in Tourist’s Death Following Altercation on Edisto Island
A bartender at Coot's Bar and Grill on Edisto Island, South Carolina, has been charged with voluntary manslaughter after a tourist visiting for a birthday trip allegedly fell down stairs following an altercation and later died from her injuries.
Terre Haute, IN, September 26, 2026 —
A bartender at Coot’s Bar and Grill on Edisto Island, South Carolina, faces charges of voluntary manslaughter following the death of a tourist. The incident reportedly occurred after an altercation led to the tourist falling down a set of stairs.
The victim, who was visiting the island for a birthday trip, sustained injuries from the fall and subsequently died. The specific timeline of the altercation, the fall, and the victim’s subsequent death was not detailed in the available information.
Authorities have not publicly released the names of the bartender or the deceased tourist at this time. The investigation into the events leading up to the fatal incident is ongoing. Further details regarding the circumstances of the altercation and the extent of the injuries sustained by the tourist are expected to emerge as the legal process continues. The specific location of Coot’s Bar and Grill on Edisto Island was provided, but no additional details about the establishment were made available. Information regarding any potential preliminary hearings or court dates has not yet been disclosed.
Story summarized from the original created by Emily Johnson, Jeff McGee on www.wthitv.com, see more information here.
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